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1) New artist live/work units will be advertised in early 2008

2) Next deadline for BRA Artist Certification is January 31, 2008

3) Artist workspace available for rent (new listings)

4) Looking for workspace but not finding it? Let us know

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1) Three new affordable artist live/work units in Fort Point will be advertised soon through the BRA Artist Space Initiative. These units are part of the FP3 building development now under construction at 346-354 Congress Street. They will be sold through a lottery process with a preference for BRA Certified Artists. Income and asset restrictions will apply. I will be sending you information about these units and the schedule to apply to purchase them in early 2008. In the meantime, interested artists should be aware that:

a) the next deadline for BRA Artist Certification has been extended until January 31, 2008. Guidelines and application are attached. If you were certified anytime within the last 5 years then your certification is still valid. Artists seeking recertification can apply using the same guidelines.

b) applicants for these units will be required to submit materials documenting their financial eligibility at the time of application. These materials include:

copies of federal and state tax returns for the two most recent tax years
pay stubs/year-to-date profit and loss statements, depending on the way your income is paid to you
pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender at the time of application. To learn more about securing a mortgage, you might consider taking a City of Boston First Time Homebuyer class. 2008 class schedule will be available in about three weeks at http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbs/default.asp. Completion of this class is not a requirement to apply for these units.

2) For questions about BRA Artist Certification, contact Heidi Burbidge at (617) 918-4306

3) New work-only rental space is currently available:

1476 River Street, Hyde Park

750 sf work-only unit for $550 per month plus utilities. Three walls of windows, beautiful wooden trusses and free off-street parking

1,000sf units -- $650-750/month plus utilities

2,000sf units -- $1,300 and 1,500/month plus utilities

Concrete floors, rollup doors

Larger units also available

Contact: Dana Narlee, 617-288-8575

Fox Hall Studios, 558 Columbia Road, Dorchester

Located directly across from the newly renovated Strand Theater, Fox Hall is a historic dance hall from the 1030's transformed into work/studio space.

3,000sf space with 15 ft ceilings, no support columns—can be subdivided for multiple users

Prices range from $10-$14 per square foot, some utilities included.

Smooth wood floors, plaster walls, large windows/natural light, common area, secure 24 hour access and free parking in the rear of the building

Contact: Eileen Taylor, 617-818-8365

4) Looking for workspace in Boston but not finding it?

If you or your business is looking for workspace but not finding anything that meets your needs, let us know. We will keep a record of your particular requirements so that when new space is made available we can contact you with information.

Please visit Boston Redevelopment Authority


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Boston Redevelopment Authority 1) New artist live/work units will be advertised in early 2008 2) Next deadline for BRA Artist Certification is January 31, 2008 3) Artist workspace available for rent (new listings) 4) Looking for workspace but not finding it? Let us know -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) Three new affordable artist live/work units in Fort Point will be advertised soon through the BRA Artist Space Initiative. These units are part of the FP3 building development now under construction at 346-354 Congress Street. They will be sold through a lottery process with a preference for BRA Certified Artists. Income and asset restrictions will apply. I will be sending you information about these units and the schedule to apply to purchase them in early 2008. In the meantime, interested artists should be aware that: a) the next deadline for BRA Artist Certification has been extended until January 31, 2008. Guidelines and application are attached. If you were certified anytime within the last 5 years then your certification is still valid. Artists seeking recertification can apply using the same guidelines. b) applicants for these units will be required to submit materials documenting their financial eligibility at the time of application. These materials include: copies of federal and state tax returns for the two most recent tax years pay stubs/year-to-date profit and loss statements, depending on the way your income is paid to you pre-approval letter from a mortgage lender at the time of application. To learn more about securing a mortgage, you might consider taking a City of Boston First Time Homebuyer class. 2008 class schedule will be available in about three weeks at http://www.cityofboston.gov/dnd/hbs/default.asp. Completion of this class is not a requirement to apply for these units. 2) For questions about BRA Artist Certification, contact Heidi Burbidge at (617) 918-4306 3) New work-only rental space is currently available: 1476 River Street, Hyde Park 750 sf work-only unit for $550 per month plus utilities. Three walls of windows, beautiful wooden trusses and free off-street parking 1,000sf units -- $650-750/month plus utilities 2,000sf units -- $1,300 and 1,500/month plus utilities Concrete floors, rollup doors Larger units also available Contact: Dana Narlee, 617-288-8575 Fox Hall Studios, 558 Columbia Road, Dorchester Located directly across from the newly renovated Strand Theater, Fox Hall is a historic dance hall from the 1030's transformed into work/studio space. 3,000sf space with 15 ft ceilings, no support columns—can be subdivided for multiple users Prices range from $10-$14 per square foot, some utilities included. Smooth wood floors, plaster walls, large windows/natural light, common area, secure 24 hour access and free parking in the rear of the building Contact: Eileen Taylor, 617-818-8365 4) Looking for workspace in Boston but not finding it? If you or your business is looking for workspace but not finding anything that meets your needs, let us know. We will keep a record of your particular requirements so that when new space is made available we can contact you with information. Please visit Boston Redevelopment Authority

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